Third Edition of CN EcoConnexions - From the Ground Up program

MONTREAL, May 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today
announced the successful candidates for its 2014 From the Ground Up program. Thirty communities were selected amongst 191 applications to
receive grants of up to $25,000 each in the third edition of the
program. The objective of the CN EcoConnexions - From the Ground Up program is to promote the greening of municipal properties across
Canada, especially areas in close proximity to rail lines. CN, and its
partners Tree Canada and Communities in Bloom, help Canadian
municipalities establish tree planting and green space enhancement
initiatives in a sustainable, environmentally responsible manner.

"CN is pleased to contribute to the projects that will provide
environmental, health and social benefits to the communities" said
Claude Mongeau, CN president and chief executive Officer. "We are
amazed by the projects submitted: the projects we're seeing are
outstanding for their scope and creativity. What is truly valuable is
the connection being made between CN and these communities - we are
proud to be working together for the wellbeing of the communities on
our network.

Successful candidates were chosen on the basis of rigorous selection
criteria developed and overseen by CN's program partners, Tree Canada
and Communities in Bloom. The two organizations rated each application
on those criteria and presented a ranked list of programs to CN which
selected final candidates from the top-ranked communities. Communities
in Bloom and Tree Canada will provide guidance in the achievements of
the chosen projects.

"CN has led the way in connecting Canadians for close to a century,"
says Tree Canada President Michael Rosen. "We have already seen our
national landscape improve through the opportunities provided to
municipalities and Aboriginal communities through From the Ground Up. Tree Canada is proud to be a part of this fantastic initiative."

"Communities in Bloom is proud to be a partner of the CN EcoConnexions -
From the Ground Up program" said Raymond Carrière, Founding President of Communities in
Bloom. "We are privileged to work with CN and Tree Canada along with
the recipient communities in the conservation of our natural heritage
and enhancement of green spaces and quality of life improvement through
these projects."

Civic support for the tree-planting program has been strong since CN
initiated it in 2012, with nearly 400 communities applying for funds.
This year's recipients bring the total to 85 communities throughout
Canada to have benefited from funding through the CN EcoConnexions - From the Ground Up program. Complete details on the program are available at www.cnfromthegroundup.ca.

About CN
CN (TSX: CNR)(NYSE: CNI) is a true backbone of the economy, transporting
approximately C$250 billion worth of goods annually for a wide range of
business sectors, ranging from resource products to manufactured
products to consumer goods, across a rail network spanning Canada and
mid-America. CN - Canadian National Railway Company, along with its
operating railway subsidiaries -- serves the cities and ports of
Vancouver, Prince Rupert, B.C., Montreal, Halifax, New Orleans, and
Mobile, Ala., and the metropolitan areas of Toronto, Edmonton,
Winnipeg, Calgary, Chicago, Memphis, Detroit, Duluth, Minn./Superior,
Wis., and Jackson, Miss., with connections to all points in North
America.

About Tree Canada
Tree Canada is a not-for-profit charitable organization established to
encourage Canadians to plant and care for trees in urban and rural
environments. Tree Canada engages Canadian companies, government
agencies and individuals to support the planting of trees, the greening
of schoolyards, and other efforts to sensitize Canadians to the
benefits of planting and maintaining trees. To date, over 80 million
trees have been planted, over 550 schoolyards have been greened, and
Tree Canada has helped organize ten national urban forest conferences.
This year's Canadian Urban Forest Conference will take place in
Victoria, BC from September 30-October 2, 2014. More information about
Tree Canada is available at www.treecanada.ca.

About Communities in Bloom
Communities in Bloom is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to
fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification
through community involvement and the challenge of a national program,
with focus on the enhancement of green spaces. The pride, sense of
community and feeling of accomplishment generated through participation
are visible in communities across Canada. For more information about
Communities in Bloom, visit www.communitiesinbloom.ca.